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Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some

leathers and vinyls.

EXPLANATION

Standard sharp needles. Sizes range

thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.

9 (70) to 18 (110).

Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).

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2020

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9-11 (70-80)

11-14 (80-90)

14 (90)

16 (100)

18 (110)

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE

FABRICS

THREAD

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION

IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.

Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin,

interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven

polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or

cotton wrapped polyester.

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,

terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and

quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable

for these fabrics and needle sizes.

Use polyester threads on synthetic materials

and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best

results.

Always use the same thread on top and bottom.

Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,

double knits, lightweight woolens.

NEEDLES

TYPE OF FABRIC

Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.

Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.

Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Also sweater knits, Lycra , swimsuit fabric, elastic.

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Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard

large needle.)

Note :

1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles.

2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.

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